March 2007
This month's program will be a lecture presented by Fran R. on The "Battle of the Ironclads." April's program will be a lecture by Doug B. titled "The Life and Money of Longacre." May's program will be "Making the Grade", a lecture by George C. The June program is titled "Unusual Facts About the Early Lincoln Cents", presented by Bob H. Any member who would like to present a program, give a lecture, or has suggestions for programs, see Fran R.
Coin Show stats: 985 official attendance. Lots of good feedback from the show. The 1/4 ounce Gold Eagle was won by a guest from Tyne, NC. The Silver Eagle for postcard return was won by a guest from Norfolk.
The monthly auction is filling up early each month. In order to give more members an opportunity to participate in the auction, please indicate your priority lots as items #1, #2, #3, etc. This will help if a member's lot must be dropped for that month..
Club T-shirts will be available at the meeting. The cost will be $10/shirt, white or grey, M, L, XL, or XXL. Orders for Club Polo Shirts will be taken at the next few meetings. If you want one, see Fran R.
12 New members joined in February. See the paper newsletter for names.
March's Coin Game: Bring a US circulating nickel. Last month's winner was Edward J.
Young Numismatist Quiz: (see the YN Corner page)
Drawing this month for the 1960 Proof Set with a small-date cent. May's raffle will be for five silver commemorative half dollars. The long-term raffle is for club members and any number of chances may be purchased. See John K. at the meeting to record your $1.00/chance donation.
Club members are welcome to attend the monthly Board meeting. The next meeting will be Monday, April 02, at 7:30 PM. (See the paper newsletter for details and directions.)
Guy must receive information on Auction lots for the April 11, 2007 meeting by Sunday, April 01 (no foolin'.) (See the paper newsletter for instructions on how to submit auction lots.)
Bring a friend to the meeting.
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